The following obits appeared in the Times Record today: SHEPHERD, Raymond; 84; Stigler OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-27; scsps McDOWELL, George; 71; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-27; scsps REED, Thelma Lucillel (LONG); 76; Panama OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-27; scsps MAXWELL, John D; 94; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-27; scsps BRAMMER, Amandia Juanita (BOWMAN); 89; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-27; scsps SCHUELE, Mary Jane ( ); 77; Waldron AR; SW Times; 2001-3-27; scsps PATTERSON, Virgie ( ); 93; Branch AR>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-27; scsps GORTEMILLER, Gene; 69; Houston TX; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-27; scsps RELEFORD, Charles "Ricky"; 50; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-27; scsps ROWLAND, Jewel "J R"; 74; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-27; scsps BURKE, Wilma Raney ( ); 74; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-27; scsps REED, Mae Evelyn (SNOW); 61; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-27; scsps McCOY, Etna ( ); 68; Mulberry AR; SW Times; 2001-3-27; scsps PIXLEY, Keshia Ann ( ); ; Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-3-27; scsps DAWSON, Betty Orna Lee ( ); 80; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-27; scsps LILES HELEN, Meuser ( ); 91; Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-3-27; scsps WILCOX, Max; 82; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-27; scsps TREAT, Imogene (CATLETT); 63; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-27; scsps Those who have requested the full obits on the obituaries the last few days, I will do this p.m. Sorry, for the delay. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

I am trying to determine if the person in the below article is my great grandfather - John J. POOL. How can I get more data on the "Doyle place" mentioned in the article? Lawrence D. Pool Tucson, AZ ------------------------------------ Scott County Newspapers The first newspaper known to be published in Scott County was "The Reformer," published from 1872 to 1874. Next was "The News," begun in 1878. The earliest extant newspapers I've been able to locate are one issue from 1887 and four issues from 1888. These are on microfilm available from the Arkansas History Commission. If anyone knows of the existence of other early Scott County newspapers, I would appreciate knowing about them. Local news items are abstracted below from selected issues of the Scott County newspapers. SCOTT COUNTY CITIZEN Waldron, Scott County, Ark., Friday, November 30, 1888 One Dollar Per Year Mr. John Poole, who lives on the Doyle place eight miles north of town, and whose fine horse was stolen last September, says he is informed by the sheriff of Independence county that the thief was riding the horse through that county about the 10th of this month, and a man rode up by his side and caught the halter-strap, intending to arrest the thief, but he cut the strap and galloped away.

Bessie Ann Cates Phillips Starnes was my grandmother. She was the daughter of Edward J. Cates and Helen Kurtz. She was born in Sebastian Co, AR, and has many living cousins in Arkansas. Edward J. Cates was the son of Thomas Jefferson Cates, son of Joseph Cates. - Charlie Ward Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Sunday, March 18, 2001 Bessie P. Starnes MATHIS - Bessie Phillips Starnes, a homemaker and member of Faith Temple Assembly of God in League City, and a member of Women's Missionary Council, died March 16, 2001. She was 94. Survivors include five daughters, Bertha Lopez of Bullhead City, Ariz., Hazel Graham of Mathis, June Maxwell of Temple, Laverne Pratt of Yorktown and Dolores Strege of Kernersville, N.C.; five sons, Claude Phillips of Quito, Ecuador, John Phillips of Greenwood, Ark., Leroy Phillips of Victoria, James Phillips of League City and Kenneth Phillips of Stavanger, Norway; a brother, Alva Cates of Russellville, Ark; 33 grandchilden; 51 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. March 20 at Dobie Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m., March 20 at Premont Cemetery, Premont. My Eulogy, delivered 3/20/2001, at the funeral: "I have the honor of being the second oldest grandchild. On my way here today, I was thinking that as we go along through life, we are as pebbles in a pond. We send out ripples from our movements. These ripples can be great, sloushing waves or gentle waves. I like to think of Grandma as sending out gentle, loving waves. My earliest memories of Grandma revolve around awakening to the delicious smells of bacon and pancakes coming from the kitchen in Premont. A short, heavy-set woman cooking a meal for a large family and its visitors. Hugs that smelled sweet and totally enveloped you. Many times I sat with her, asking questions about our family -- what nationalities are we? Where are we from? Each question was answered with patience and filled with love. She is entirely responsible for my recently developed love of the research of the history of this family. Her request was simple, to find the grave of her grandfather. Grandma, I haven't found it yet, but I will. That started me on a crusade of finding out about our Cates and Phillips families history. Since the beginning, I have met and corresponded with many new cousins and found family members I didn't know existed. I have traveled to Arkansas and felt the spirits of our ancestors. While there, I wrote 5 poems. Feelings and words I never knew were inside me. I owe this voyage to her. I remember particularly her greatest lesson to me. The source of happiness: Jesus first Others second Yourself last She said that spelled joy, and I've never forgotten it. On behalf of her other grandchildren, great, and great-great, I thank her for being who she was -- a loving, patient woman who will always be my hero."

The following obits appeared in the Times Record, Ft. Smith, Ar. today and Sunday: CLARK, Ralph; 78; Quinton OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-25; scsps RYE, Lottie ( ); 99; Oklahoma City OK>Sedona AZ; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-25; scsps GRIMM, Charles Randy; 36; Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-3-25; scsps MORRIS, Charles E; 84; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-3-25; scsps HOWELL, Elizabeth Boggs (BOGGS); 74; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-3-25; scsps SPEAR, Evelyn (WILLIAMS); 86; Rogers AR; SW Times; 2001-3-25; scsps YOUNG, Raymond William; 60; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-25; scsps HAIGLER, Birdie Marie ( ); 87; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-25; scsps JOHNSON, Robbie Blackburn; 91; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-3-25; scsps BROWN, J L; 70; Simms TX; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-25; scsps HONEYCUTT, Jean (McHENRY); 72; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-26; scsps HILL, Eleanor ( ); 83; Gunter TX; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-26; scsps ROWLAND, Jewel "J R"; 74; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-26; scsps HARRIS, Eunice ( ); 100; Ozark AR; SW Times; 2001-3-26; scsps GRIMM, Charles Randy; 36; Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-3-26; scsps BAXTER, Ronald Jason; 21; Fort Smith AR>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-26; scsps ADAMEC, Rocky; 65; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-26; scsps LEMING, Cloa E ( ); 91; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-26; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

Sandi, have you looked for it in the www.rootsweb.com then go to the tombstone projects on the right of the web page, click on "tombstone projects" and sometimes the cemetery you are looking for has already been surveyed. If not, call or write the Public Library in Ft. Smith....Address...Ft. Smith Public Library, Rogers & Free Ferry Avenue, Ft. Smith, Ar. 72901. Telephone # 782-0740 (area Code 501)...they could have a complete listing there, more than likely they will have. The genealogy department does lookups there. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wilson, Sandi Louise" <artteck@columbia-center.org> To: <ARSEBAST-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2001 3:36 PM Subject: [ARSebast] Blackfork Cemetery Sebastian Co > Am told there is a Blackfork Cemetery in Sebastian Co. Believe my > ggggrandfather is buried there, John Stinnett. Does anyone have any > information regarding this cemetery. Cannot locate with GNIS or > anything I have tried so far. > Thanks for any help > Sandi in Oregon > > > ==== ARSEBAST Mailing List ==== > http://www.rootsweb.com > > ============================== > Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp > >

ANDREW COSTNER, 87, of Poteau, died Thursday, March 22, 2001. He was born May 6, 1913. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in World War II. He was a Mason and long time member of the First Baptist Church of Poteau, a deacon there, having been ordained years ago at Mt. Pleasant. He was also in soil conservation service. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Inetta Costner, September 1999. Survivors include one sister, Helen Luper of Molalla, Ore.; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and loved ones and many beloved friends. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at First Baptist Church in Poteau with the Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Heavener under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Pallbearers will be Ed Abernathy, Gary Howell, Haskell Nobles, Floyd Simmons, Curtis Moren, John Spurgin, Willie Dowell, Kenneth Ferguson, and Finis Sturgeon. BOBBY LEWIS WILLIAMS, 62, of Pocola, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, in Fort Smith. He was a retired truck driver for Arkansas Oklahoma State Gas Corp. He is survived by his wife Mary Louise Williams of the home; one daughter, Angelia Edwards of Pocola; two sons, Lewis Elmer Williams of Pocola and Oscar Dewayne Williams of Riverside, Calif.; one brother, Paul Ernest Karl of Pocola; eight grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at Christian Grove Freewill Baptist Church in Pocola. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery near Spiro under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Pallbearers will be Robert Williams, Robert Bean, Dale Karl, Noah Kennedy, Andy Self, Raymond Tankersley and Wayne Bean. copyright © 2001

Does anyone have any information on Amanda Osborn. She was born in Greenwood 1850 to Nathaniel and Jane Osborn. She married William Martin in 1870 in Greenwood. In 1880 she and William were living in Sebastian County with their children William C. Martin b. 1872; Mary Parmelia Martin b. 1875; Mattie L. Martin b. 1876; and James W. Martin b. 1880. Between 1880 and 1900 I don't know where they lived. I know from later census records that they had two more children born in AR: Minnie b. 1882 and Harvey b. 1887. In 1900 I have them on census records living in Poteau, LeFlore Co., OK but William (the husband) is no long living. In 1910 Amanda Martin is living in Muskogee, OK with her son William C. Martin. Does anyone have information on this Amanda?

Am told there is a Blackfork Cemetery in Sebastian Co. Believe my ggggrandfather is buried there, John Stinnett. Does anyone have any information regarding this cemetery. Cannot locate with GNIS or anything I have tried so far. Thanks for any help Sandi in Oregon

Dessie Liles SALLISAW - Dessie Barrett Liles, 86, of Sallisaw died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in Sallisaw. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in Mallory Funeral Home Chapel of Sallisaw with burial at Akins Cemetery in Akins. She is survived by three daughters, Sue Turpen of Sallisaw; a stepdaughter, Dora G. Ponce; a son, James Barrett of Sallisaw; a stepson, Marion Liles of Tulsa; a sister, Bertha Randle of Richland, Wash.; a brother, Andy Moody of Sallisaw; seven grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; a special friend, Versa Johnston of Sallisaw. Pallbearers will be Jesse and Craig Barrett, Darrell Tabor, Ben Glover, Duane Martindale and Justin Mahurin. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Billl Cornwell" <bcornwell98@worldnet.att.net> To: "Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley" <angelears@alltel.net> Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2001 6:56 PM Subject: Re: [ARSebast] Obituaries, March 22, 2001, Thursday > Could you please forward the obit for Dessie Barrett Lyles in the March 22nd > obits. Thanks. NanaC---- Original Message ----- > From: "Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley" <angelears@alltel.net> > To: <ARSEBAST-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 10:05 AM > Subject: [ARSebast] Obituaries, March 22, 2001, Thursday > > > > Good Morning, I have a busy day but this is the obits for March 22, 2001 > > > > > > STANDRIDGE, Mabel (STANDRIDGE); 82; Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-3-22; scsps > > MAGNESS, Margaret Ruth ( ); 94; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-22; scsps > > HUMPHREY, Fred Lee; 85; Roland OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-22; scsps > > ROBERTSON, Donald Richard Sr; 72; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-22; > scsps > > GRAY, Harold Leroy; 83; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-22; scsps > > REED, Rev William Haskell; 93; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-22; scsps > > KLENTZ, Bonnie W ( ); 88; Greenwood AR; SW Times; 2001-3-22; scsps > > PAIR, Mary ( ); 95; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-22; scsps > > LILES, Dessie Barrett (MOODY) [BARRETT]; 86; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); > > 2001-3-22; scsps > > THOMAS, Orval Elvis; 71; Paris AR; SW Times; 2001-3-22; scsps > > WALKER, Juanita Acuff (ACUFF); 90; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-22; > scsps > > DOSS, Jimmy; 43; Helena OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-22; scsps > > > > Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley > > angelears@alltel.net > > ======================== > > Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily > > Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries > > ============================================================= > > > > SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, > > Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor > > ================================================ > > > > ______________________________ > >

HOMER LOGAN Mena-- Homer H. Logan, 83 of Mena, formerly of DeQueen died Thursday, March 22, 2001 in a Texarkana hospital. He was born April 8, 1907 in New Hope. He was a Army veteran of World War II and worked in the Treatment Plant for Weyerhauser Timber Plant. He was a lifetime member of VFW and a member of Yocana Baptist Church. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at Mount Joy Cemetery in Daisy under the direction of Hall Funeral Service of Mena. He is survived by his wife, Pansy; two sons, Charles of Texarkana, Ark, and Mike of Mena, a sister India Higgins of DeQueen, a grandson, Brian Logan and two great-granddaughters. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

The following obits appeared in the Times Records today: GAUERT, Patricia Ruth Ross (ROSS); 56; Altus AR; SW Times; 2001-3-24; scsps LOGAN, Homer H; 83; Texarkana AR; SW Times; 2001-3-24; scsps GARNER, Willie Orinda ( ); 93; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2001-3-24; scsps IRWIN, Charles; 85; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-24; scsps PACE, Margaret Beatrice ( ); 88; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-24; scsps WILLIAMS, Bobby Lewis; 62; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-24; scsps COSTNER, Andres; 87; Poteau, OK; SW Times; 2001-3-24; scsps KELLY, Anna Belle Alexander; (ALEXANDER); 75; Rudy, AR; Lawton, OK; SW Times; 2001-3-24; scsps GARNER, Willie Orinda, ( ); 93; Booneville, AR; Booneville, AR; SW Times; 2001-3-24; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

Hope I remember tomorrow I sent these. Fort Smith, Arkansas . Friday, March 23, 2001 Douglas McAllister MEMPHIS - Douglas Lee McAllister, 39, of Memphis died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in a Memphis hospital. He was a surveyor for the Tennessee Highway Department and a member of White Haven Baptist Church in Memphis. The body was cremated under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He is survived by his parents, Marion and Wanda McAllister of Fort Smith. Mary Woods HACKETT - Mary S. Woods, 92, of Hackett died Monday, March 19, 2001, in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker, a Methodist and the widow of Dr. Merle Woods. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Mountain View Cemetery in Hackett under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. She is survived by two sons, Jerry Woods of Hackett and Dr. G.W. Woods of Houston; a sister, Jackie McConnell of Muskogee, Okla.; and two grandchildren, William Merle Woods II and Lindsey Merrill Woods. The body may be viewed 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Western Arkansas Chapter, 322 N. Greenwood Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72901 or American Cancer Society, 901 N. University, Little Rock, AR 72207. Charles Irwin Charles F. Irwin, 85, of Van Buren died Thursday, March 22, 2001, in a local nursing home. He was a retired stone mason in Long Beach, Calif., and was a Protestant. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; two sons, Charles N. Irwin of Courtshill, Calif., and Ralph Irwin of Van Buren; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed 1 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Luella Kasper HARTMAN - Luella Kasper, 81, of Hartman died Thursday, March 22, 2001, in Clarksville. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church and the widow of John Kasper. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Union Grove Baptist Church in Clarksville with burial at Union Grove Cemetery in Clarksville under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville. She is survived by a daughter, Treva Dayton of Enid, Okla.; five sons, Ray, Leon and Larry Kasper, all of Hartman, Virgil and Cliff Kasper, both of Enid, Okla.; a brother, Roland Hein of Kansas City, Kan.; 18 grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Chris, Jim, Nick, Travis, Matt and T.J. Kasper, Ryan and Chad Dayton. Atha Williams SALLISAW - Atha Rowland Williams, 86, of Sallisaw died Monday, March 19, 2001, in Tulsa. She was a homemaker, a member of Assembly's of Yahweh and the widow of John W. Williams. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Agent Funeral Home Chapel of Sallisaw with burial at Sallisaw City Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, John A. Williams of Tulsa, David E. Williams of Tyler, Texas, and Lowell Williams of Burleson, Texas; a brother, Dale Rowland of Kingman, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Rayburn, Howard, Jimmy and Kenneth Williams, Rick and Mark Corbit. The body may be viewed 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Nada Currier WALDRON - Nada Lee Currier, 72, of Waldron died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in her home. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Waldron. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by her husband, Jim; a daughter, Sharon Ann Rice of Waldron; a sister, Ann Oliver of Waldron; three brothers, John Evans of Waldron, Leon B. Evans of Huntsville, Ala., and Landine Evans of Heavener ; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild. The body may be viewed 9 a.m. to noon today at the funeral home. Zachary Sampley ALMA - Zachary Robert Sampley, infant son of Jennifer and Darrin Sampley of Alma, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Alma Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Alexis Noel Sampley of the home; maternal grandparents, Peggy and Bo Butler of Alma and Danny Hughes of Wichita, Kan.; paternal grandparents, Robert and Connie Sampley of Alma; paternal great-grandparents, Allie Dale of Alma and Lucy Sampley of Altus; maternal great-grandparents, C.V. and Ann Combs of Van Buren and Gladys Butler of Alma. Nicholas Sampley ALMA - Nicholas Weston Sampley, infant son of Jennifer and Darrin Sampley of Alma, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Alma Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Alexis Noel Sampley of the home; maternal grandparents, Peggy and Bo Butler of Alma and Danny Hughes of Wichita, Kan.; paternal grandparents, Robert and Connie Sampley of Alma; paternal great-grandparents, Allie Dale of Alma and Lucy Sampley of Altus; maternal great-grandparents, C.V. and Ann Combs of Van Buren and Gladys Butler of Alma. Linda Jackson Linda Jackson, 47, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in a local hospital. Memorial service will be announced at a later date under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She is survived by a daughter, Latisha Jordan of Shreveport, La.; a son, David Manning of Florida; three sisters, Barbara Mott of Sallisaw, Judy and Brenda Thompson, both of Fort Smith; three brothers, Kenneth, Bobby and Richard Mott, all of Fort Smith; and three grandchildren. Donald Richard Robertson Sr., 72, of Fort Smith entered into rest Tuesday, March 20, 2001, in a Fort Smith hospital. He was born April 1, 1928, in Fort Smith, the son of Robert Lee and Martha Jane Van Allen Robertson. Donald was retired from the Department of Navy, a Navy veteran of the Korean War and attended Oak Cliff Baptist Church in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Doris Jo of the home; a son, Donald Richard Robertson Jr. of Vacaville, Calif.; a stepson, Joe Dan Stewart of Van Buren; his mother, Martha Robertson of Fort Smith; three sisters, Doris Jean Wright of Santa Maria, Calif., Martha Jane Lawson of San Diego and Victoria Elizabeth Kendig of Waco, Texas; a brother, Jimmie Lee Robertson of Alexander; three grandchildren, Kevin Robertson of Walnut Creek, Calif., Jacob and Alisyn Robertson, both of Vacaville, Calif., and one stepgrandchild, Grayson Lee Stewart of Van Buren. Funeral will be 1 p.m. today in Oak Cliff Baptist Church, 3701 Gary St., Fort Smith, with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith officiated by the Rev. Phil Whitten, music by Lyndell Hobbs. Pallbearers will be Brian Kendig, Bill Wheeler, Jay Coleman, Bill Elslis, Troy Douglas and Darrell Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be John Carter, Clifford Bell, Bill Sugg, Bill Mann and Wesley Fisher. Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Cliff Baptist Church, 3701 Gary St., Fort Smith, AR 72903. Arrangements under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Lucile Sanders Patterson, 87, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at home in Clarksville. She is survived by a son, Dr. Jack Patterson of Clarksville; a daughter and son-in-law, Ann Patterson and Max Snowden, of Little Rock; a niece, Beth DuVall of Van Buren; four grandchildren, Jack T. Patterson II of Little Rock, Sharon Beth Amaral of Oak Harbor, Wash., Katherine Ann Patterson of Clarksville, and Scout Sanders Snowden of Little Rock; two great-grandchildren, Jason and Taylor Amaral of Oak Harbor, Wash.; a grandnephew, Evan DuVall of Van Buren; a grandniece, Sarah DuVall-Murray of Charlottesville, Va.; a great-grandnephew, Isaac Patrick Murray; and friend, Lisa Carlton of Clarksville. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, J.T. Patterson of Clarksville, and a sister, Maurine Sanders Patterson of Clarksville and Van Buren. Lucile Patterson was born Nov. 21, 1913, to Virgil T. and Martha Redding Sanders of Hubbard, Texas. Growing up she helped her father in his grocery store. She attended the Hubbard schools and graduated from Hubbard High School in 1931. She worked 1 1/2 years for her father, who was city manager. She attended Hillsboro Junior College in Hillsboro, Texas, and later attended Draughon's Business College in Dallas where she met her husband, J.T. The couple was married Dec. 24, 1937, in Hubbard, the same year as her graduation from Draughon's. She worked at Sears-Roebuck in Dallas until 1943, when she returned to Clarksville with her husband J.T. after his appointment as business manager for the University of the Ozarks. Lucile held several positions at the University of the Ozarks, including that of registrar. She was active in many service organizations. She served on the Johnson County Peach Festival Board for many years. She was a 50-year member and past president of Chapter Q, P.E.O. and a member of Laureate Kappa Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi. Lucile was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Clarksville and served on the board of deacons. She was active in the Presbyterian Women's Association. She was also a member of the Supper Club and enjoyed Tuesday evening bridge for many years. Her lifelong commitment to her husband and family was matched by a love for her community and friends. Pallbearers will be Dr. Fritz Ehren, Harold Hyden, Ken McFerran, Ron Moore, Ken Sterling, Larry Stroud, Denton Tumbleson and Turner Whitson. Honorary pallbearers will be John Bock, Heartsill Hall, Reece and Robert Hudson, Harold Lewis, Stewart Willey, Horner Askins and Bob Moore. Funeral will be 3 p.m. today in First Presbyterian Church in Clarksville, officiated by the Rev. Lance Jones. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home of Clarksville. Memorial contributions may be sent to J.T. and Lucile Patterson Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of the Ozarks. Please direct correspondence to Steve Edmisten, Office of Development, University of the Ozarks, 415 N. College Ave., Clarksville, AR 72830-2880. Wayne Elkins, 70, of Arkoma died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in a local hospital. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a retired factory worker for Planters Peanuts and a member of the Baptist Church. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Roberta of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Cheryl Elkins of Fort Smith; a brother, Tommy Eatmon of Van Buren; a granddaughter, Carrie Elkins of Fort Smith. Pallbearers will be Chuckie Carter, Tommy Smith, Mike Cox, Shawn Shackelford, Ashley Killion and Darrell Madison. Honorary pallbearers will be August Khilling, John Scott, Raymond Helmer, and Planter Peanut employees. 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Well, it must of ...just needed a good sleep which the test allowed me to do. Seriously I am fine now and will post the obits from Friday and Saturday in a.m. Thanks for your well wishes. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

Tomorrow, I will be going to the hospital to have some tests run and since it will be outpatient but will be put to sleep. I don't trust me to send you the obits. I will try to send Friday's and Saturday on the weekend. I am really glad you are using the obituaries to search for relatives....no telling what you will find. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

Jimmy Doss KEOTA - Jimmy Doss, 43, of Keota died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, in Helena. He attended Keota and Porum High Schools. Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Iron Bridge Cemetery in Keota under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. He is survived by his wife, June; his parents, James Doss and Mamie Johnson; three sisters, Angie Stroud, Kristy Doss and Kelly Barton; three nieces and a nephew. Pallbearers will be Glenn Doss, Harold Mack Farmer, Terry Warren, Mike Hood, Mike Coble and Larry Joe Bryce. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

James Lyons ALMA - James Howard Lyons, 43, of Alma died Friday, March 16, 2001, in his home. He was a self-employed mechanic and a biking club member. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren. He is survived by his wife, Patty; two daughters, Cody Kosier and Wendy McDonnor; his father, James Edward Lyons; three sisters, Tommie Vestal, Doris Moore and Vicky Grimes; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Domar Milles, Tommy McKenzie, Sam Rizzo, Don Drummond, Scott and Steve McDaniel and Maxie Fryer. The family will visit with friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

Good Morning, I have a busy day but this is the obits for March 22, 2001 STANDRIDGE, Mabel (STANDRIDGE); 82; Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-3-22; scsps MAGNESS, Margaret Ruth ( ); 94; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-22; scsps HUMPHREY, Fred Lee; 85; Roland OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-22; scsps ROBERTSON, Donald Richard Sr; 72; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-22; scsps GRAY, Harold Leroy; 83; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-22; scsps REED, Rev William Haskell; 93; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-22; scsps KLENTZ, Bonnie W ( ); 88; Greenwood AR; SW Times; 2001-3-22; scsps PAIR, Mary ( ); 95; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-22; scsps LILES, Dessie Barrett (MOODY) [BARRETT]; 86; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-22; scsps THOMAS, Orval Elvis; 71; Paris AR; SW Times; 2001-3-22; scsps WALKER, Juanita Acuff (ACUFF); 90; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-22; scsps DOSS, Jimmy; 43; Helena OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-22; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

I am aware that many counties required application for marriage license be recorded in advance of marriages. Is there a list of marriage applications for Sebastian County for 1880. I have a copy of my grandparents marriage license but no listing of parents on it. I am hopeful if a book of applications exists it may have this information. Rose Tennessee

Rose: You should be able to get the information you are seeking by writing: County Clerk Sebastian County Court House Fort Smith, AR Bill Covey Author of: Watson Is Where It Wuz http://home.att.net/~billcovey/index.html www.1stBooks.com/bookview/3857

The following obits appeared in the Times Record, Ft. Smith, Ar. today: SANDERS, Treva (ARNOLD); 74; Kibler AR; SW Times; 2001-3-21; scsps LYONS, James Howard; 43; Alma AR; SW Times; 2001-3-21; scsps HUNSUCKER, Elsie L (DENTON); 89; Waldron AR; SW Times; 2001-3-21; scsps DAHLING, Florine ( ); 74; Lavaca AR; SW Times; 2001-3-21; scsps BUGGAR, Sammy L; 56; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-3-21; scsps WILLIS, Lois I ( ); 92; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-21; scsps WILSON, Leonard Ry; 79; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-21; scsps HARRIS, Jessie Onetia Redding (REDDING); 87; Octavia OK>Tulsa OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-21; scsps AKERS, Helen May ( ); 83; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-21; scsps CARTER, Walter; 59; Mountain Top AR>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-21; scsps CULLEN, Reda ( ); 77; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-21; scsps FISHER, Margarette Modean (McDONALD) [JACKSON]; 75; Rudy AR; SW Times; 2001-3-21; scsps PORTEOUS, Mildred Wilson S ( ); 83; Carmel IN; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-21; scsps MYERS, Norma Kinnick ( ); 77; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-21; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================